Pictorial Life of George Washington: Embracing a Complete History of the Seven Years' War, the Revolutionary War, the Formation of the Federal Constitution, and the Administration of WashingtonLeary & Getz, 1857 - 588 pages |
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Page 236
... received . The adjutant then observed that the commissioners were armed with great powers , that they would derive the greatest pleasure from effecting an accommodation , and that he ( Colonel Patterson ) wished to have that visit ...
... received . The adjutant then observed that the commissioners were armed with great powers , that they would derive the greatest pleasure from effecting an accommodation , and that he ( Colonel Patterson ) wished to have that visit ...
Page 303
... received on the same morning on which he wrote the above letter , will give a sad but true account of the condition of the army at that early period of the winter cantonment . " I received an order , " writes General Huntington , « to ...
... received on the same morning on which he wrote the above letter , will give a sad but true account of the condition of the army at that early period of the winter cantonment . " I received an order , " writes General Huntington , « to ...
Page 544
... received with ardour ap- proaching to enthusiasm . During his stay , which was for several days , he received unequivocal proofs of the warmest attachment to his person , his country , and its cause . Encouraged by these evi- dences of ...
... received with ardour ap- proaching to enthusiasm . During his stay , which was for several days , he received unequivocal proofs of the warmest attachment to his person , his country , and its cause . Encouraged by these evi- dences of ...
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